Making curtains is not only very easy, it’s also very cheap. It means that you can decide on the type of pattern you want,the correct size to fit your window and even things like the thickness of the material you should use. You can line your own curtains and, with a few pointers, they will [...]
Small backyards can often seem a bit like a waste of space. If you feel like there’s not enough room to go out there and enjoy yourself, then you might find that you very rarely use it, either just using them to store stuff you don’t need anymore, or letting it get overgrown or fall [...]
A bookcase is a valuable addition to a room, whether it is plain or has a more complicated design. However, building your own bookcase is quite a difficult thing to do; you need to be competent with power tools, saws and sanding tools. Luckily, it is relatively easy to restore an old bookcase, and the [...]
Having plants around your home can breathe new life into it, and really improve how your home looks and feels. Not only do big houseplants look lovely, but they can also act as a feature in your home. Placed correctly in your living room, for example, they can draw focus into a particular part of [...]
As mentioned earlier in this blog, keeping windows clean can help increase your property value as it makes the house look much cleaner and brighter. Cleaning the outside of windows can be more difficult, but you don’t need to pay a window cleaner to do it for you if you follow some simple tips. The [...]
It might not be something you think about improving, but changing your toilet seat really can spruce up your bathroom. It’s very easy these days to find different toilet seats, so you don’t have to be stuck with a plain one or one that doesn’t match your bathroom. Have a look in hardware shops and [...]
Not everyone has a garden or any outdoor space, but you can still create your very own mini-garden with a window box. They brighten up any house and are very straightforward to install. Make sure you are able to water them frequently, so don’t choose a window that is stiff or awkward to open. Choose [...]
If you buy ready-made curtains, then they often come with tiebacks included in the same material. However, if you choose to make your own curtains (keep an eye out for a blog post soon that will give you some help and advice with this) then it is easy to make the tie-backs too, especially if [...]
Sometimes, curtains can start to look a bit drab after they’ve been hanging for years. But you can easily improve how they look, without having to buy new ones. An easy and very effective way of sprucing them up, is to use fabric paint on your curtains. The window will look much better, and a [...]
A headboard behind your bed can really improve how your bedroom looks. And, luckily, there are some really straightforward and simple ways to make your own headboard. I love it when DIY can be really pretty as well as practical! Make sure that, when you are choosing how you want your headboard to look, you [...]